YEARLY HIGH
0.3074 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.3007 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3034 KWD

2017 BSD to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BSD to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.3074. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.3007.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3056 to the December average rate of 0.3019, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3074 was up 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BSD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,537 KWD
2016 Average 1,511 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 1,504 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.48 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3060
0.3010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BSD to KWD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.3047, compared to 0.3021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3047
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0040 KWD (High: 0.3074 / Low: 0.3034). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 KWD (High: 0.3037 / Low: 0.3031).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.3056) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.50%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.3056
2016 Avg (January) 0.3040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3074 0.3034 0.3056
February 0.3067 0.3038 0.3053
March 0.3058 0.3044 0.3052
April 0.3057 0.3031 0.3046
May 0.3048 0.3034 0.3040
June 0.3037 0.3031 0.3034
July 0.3033 0.3018 0.3028
August 0.3021 0.3012 0.3019
September 0.3020 0.3007 0.3014
October 0.3027 0.3019 0.3022
November 0.3027 0.3016 0.3022
December 0.3022 0.3014 0.3019